Champions League Group in Istanbul Turkey Galatasaray to face PSG, Real Madrid, Club Brugge in Champions League Champions League will be a tough competition for Istanbul heavyweights Galatasaray, as the group stage draw indicated late Thursday that the Lions will face European heavyweights. The yellow-reds will face France’s Paris Saint Germain, Spain’s Real Madrid and […]

Turkey commemorates Atatürk on 79th anniversary of his passing Turkey on Nov. 10 commemorated the 79th anniversary of the death of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the modern Republic of Turkey, with official and unofficial ceremonies across the country. An official ceremony was held in Anıtkabir, with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, […]

Public Transportation Bus,Metro,Tram,Ferry Fares in Istanbul,Turkey Istanbul Card : Standard card is a customized Travel Card which anybody can buy and load credit. It can be used at all modes of transportation. It can be purchased from over 2100 IETT Counters and Private Vendors around Istanbul.Standard card is 8 Turkish Lira. To use the travel card, it is […]

Boza Boza, also bosa (from Turkish: boza), is a popular fermented beverage in Kazakhstan, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Albania, Bulgaria, Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Azerbaijan and other parts of the Caucasus, Uzbekistan and parts of Romania, Serbia. It is a malt drink made from maize (corn) and wheat in Albania, fermented wheat in Turkey, and wheat […]

Beşiktaş fails to win at home against Napoli A stunning strike from Marek Hamsik canceled out Ricardo Quaresma’s penalty as Napoli forced a 1-1 draw at Beşiktaş on Nov. 1 as the home side lost a major advantage to advance from the group stage in the Champions League. Portugal winger Quaresma crashed the ball in […]

Beşiktaş out to overtake lead in CL group Turkish champion Beşiktaş will go top of Group B if it follows up a 3-2 away win over Napoli with a home win over the Italian side at its new stadium, where they have won 13 of their past 14 league fixtures. Euro 2016 star Ricardo Quaresma […]

Turkey Marks 93th Anniversary of Republic Day Turkey is set to officially mark the 93th anniversary of its republic’s founding day on Oct. 29, with celebrations for the day being excluded from a security-motivated ban on public events that the government imposed on the capital Ankara. Republic Day will officially be celebrated as crowds in […]

Finishing Up and More Discoveries Posted on July 10, 2012 by CLMORAN2 Comments I’m getting ready to wrap things up here with the Van Nice project. My year-long internship at ICFA will be ending in a few weeks, and I’m trying to tie up as many loose ends as I can before I leave. Here’s where […]

Turkey’s Eczacıbaşı retains world title Turkey’s Eczacıbaşı VitrA Istanbul women’s volleyball team retained their world title in a 3-2 over Pomi Casalmaggiore of Italy in Philippine capital Manila on Oct. 23. The final of the FIVB Women’s Club World Championship saw the teams pushed to their limits as the match went to a deciding fifth […]

Ashure ( Aşure ) in Turkey Ashure(Turkish: Aşure) or Noah’s Pudding is a Turkish dessert congee that is made of a mixture consisting of grains, fruits,dried fruits and nuts. In Turkey it is made all the year and served especially during Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, as the 10th of Muharrem corresponds […]

I’m speaking at a blogger event in Turkey, and you can come! Istanbul is one of my favourite cities in the world, and last year I was fortunate enough to be invited to the World Tourism Forum, along with some of my other favourite bloggers (Just One Way Ticket, Nomadasaurus, Goats on the Road amongst others). This […]

Turkey coach Fatih Terim praises his men after draw with Croatia Turkish national team coach Fatih Terim sang the praises of his relatively young squad as the country launched its 2018 World Cup qualification campaign with a lucky 1-1 draw in Croatia on Sept. 5. Speaking at a post-game press conference in Zagreb, Terim said […]

Russian charter flights to Turkish resorts resume after ties mended The first Russian charter plane carrying tourists to Turkey since Moscow lifted travel sanctions imposed over the shooting down of a Russian jet landed in the Mediterranean resort of Antalya Sept. 2. The Royal Flight airlines plane touched down at Antalya airport after Russian Prime […]

30 th of August Zafer Bayrami Victory Day Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı) is a national holiday in Turkey, always celebrated on 30 August. It may also be known as Armed Forces Day. Victory Day commemorates the victory in the Battle of Dumlupınar which was the decisive battle in the Turkish War of Independence in 1922. […]

Wrestling world champions Akgul, Sadulaev bag Olympic titles RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — Turkey’s world wrestling champion Taha Akgul claimed the men’s freestyle 125kg title at the Rio Olympic Games on Saturday when Russian Abdulrashid Sadulaev added the 86kg gold to his medal collection. Akgul and Sadulaev each became the two-time world champion […]

İzmir strives to breathe life into city’s old Jewish district İzmir strives to breathe life into city’s old Jewish district – TRAVEL Küçük Karaosmanoğlu Hanı, a 300-year-old building that stands on the edge of İzmir’s Synagogue Street (Havra Sokağı) is buzzing with activity under the summer heat. Finding second life as a boutique hotel called […]

Who was Rumi? Five interesting facts There has been a lot of talk lately surrounding a possible movie which will tell the life story of 13th century Turkish-Persian mystic Rumi. But who exactly was the enigmatic poet? The news is that David Franzoni, the Oscar-winning screenwriter behind “Gladiator,” is writing a new script for a biopic […]

Half Day Jewish Morning Tour in Istanbul Except Saturday and Sunday !!!! A ) Advance Reservation Required !!! B ) Photocopy of your passport picture page is needed in advance for visit permits. C ) Passports requried for security during the tour.. D ) The times are given by the Rabbinate & Times can change […]

Euro 2016: Everything you need to know Terror threats, nationwide strikes and extreme weather… that’s what hosts France have had to deal with in the build up to the Euro 2016, but the tournament is finally kicking off on Friday at the Stade de France in Paris. France will be in action against Romania, and […]

“A Jewish island in the middle of Africa.” In the 19th century, the ancestors of members of the Falash-Mura community had converted to Christianity, and thus were not welcomed to Israel under the Right of Return, like the rest of the Ethiopian Jewry. Today, many of the around 5,000 families have been waiting to immigrate […]

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali dies at 74 Boxing legend Muhammad Ali died on Friday at a hospital in Phoenix, USA where he had been admitted earlier this week suffering from respiratory problems. An icon of the 20th century, the 74-year-old former heavyweight champion had been battling Parkinson’s disease for decades after a glittering boxing career which made him […]

First Jewish wedding at historical synagogue in northwest Turkey in 41 years A Jewish wedding ceremony was held in a historical synagogue in the northwestern province of Edirne on May 29 for the first time in 41 years. The synagogue had recently been restored by the Edirne Directorate General of Foundations and reopened for worship. […]

Tulip Festival in Istanbul 2016 In April the annual International Istanbul Tulip Festival (Istanbul Lale Festivali) takes place. This shouldn’t be a surprise if you know that — unlike common belief — tulips originated more or less in Turkey. So, if you happen to be in Istanbul during this time of the year, you’re in […]

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inaugurated the brand new Istanbul waterfront stadium of the Besiktas football club on April 10, 2016. Besiktas, one of Turkey’s most successful football clubs, returned home Sunday with the opening of their new 42,000-seat stadium overlooking the Bosphorus. The club, which currently tops the Super Lig, has been forced to […]

Chemicals in Turkey The chemicals industry has a unique pChemicals in Turkeyosition in the manufacturing sector as it not only produces end-products such as plastics, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals, but also supplies intermediate products for countless other industries. With robust market growth fueled by downstream industries, Turkey is an attractive investment location for chemical companies. The […]

Ebru Marbling Lesson on 05 March 2016 Turkish Paper marbling is a method of aqueous surface design, which can roduce patterns similar to marble or other stone, hence the name. The patterns are the result of color floated on either plain water or a viscous solution known as size, and then carefully transferred to a […]

Galatasaray vs Trabzonspor on 21 FEB 2016 Our friends came from France for see this match and it was incredible game . 4 red cards 2 penalties and Galatasaray won 2-1 .. Trabzonspor’s Salih Dursun stole the ref’s red card and sent him off then got sent of himself. Galatasaray’s 2-1 win over Trabzonspor at Turk […]

6.3 million foreigners obtained Turkish visas in 3 minutes in 2015: report ANADOLU AGENCY ISTANBUL.Published January 25, 2016 More than 6.3 million foreigners obtained a Turkish visa in three minutes in 2015 using the Electronic Visa System, according to data obtained by an Anadolu Agency correspondent from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday. The […]

Half Day Jewish Morning Tour in Istanbul Except Saturday and Sunday !!!! A ) Advance Reservation Required !!! B ) Photocopy of your passport picture page is needed in advance for visit permits. C ) Passports requried for security during the tour.. D ) The times are given by the Rabbinate & Times can change […]

Teachers’ Day From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In many countries, Teachers’ Day is a special day for the appreciation of teachers, and may include celebrations to honour them for their special contributions in a particular field area, or the community in general. The date on which Teachers’ Day is celebrated varies from country to country. […]

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia “Vivaldi” redirects here. For other uses, see Vivaldi (disambiguation). Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (Italian: [anˈtɔːnjo ˈluːtʃo viˈvaldi]; 4 March 1678 – 28 July 1741) was an Italian Baroque composer, virtuoso violinist, teacher and cleric. Born in Venice, he is recognized as one of the greatest Baroque composers, and his influence during his lifetime […]

Celtic 2-2 Fenerbahçe Substitute Fernandão was the Fenerbahçe hero, scoring either side of half-time as the Turkish team recovered a two-goal deficit. Celtic surge into 2-0 first-half lead with strikes from Leigh Griffiths and Kris Commons Substitute Fernandão restores parity for visitors with efforts either side of half-time Celtic move onto two points in Group […]

Fenerbahce vs Molde 17 SEP 2015 20 : 00 Pm Fenerbahçe SK striker Robin van Persie can score his first UEFA Europa League goal as his side take on Norwegian contenders Molde FK in their opening Group A game. Previous meetings • This is the sides’ first meeting; it is also Fenerbahçe’s first encounter with […]

Turkish Marbling (Ebru) Lessons with Istanbullife.ORG Today we had a marbling lessons with American group. We had a great time in our workshop . Turkish Marbling – Ebru Lessons in Istanbul. Turkish Paper marbling is a method of aqueous surface design, which can roduce patterns similar to marble or other stone, hence the name. The patterns […]

Turkey Outscore Brave Iceland in Overtime Turkey abolished a 10-point third-quarter lead but found an extra gear in overtime to reach an 111-102 victory over Iceland in the entertaining high-scoring extravaganza that concluded Group B action in Berlin on Thursday night. Turning Point: Ersan Ilyasova spent the opening minute of the extra session powering his […]

TURKEY SURVIVE ITALY SCARE FOR FIRST WIN Turkey abolished a 16-point lead but managed to edge out Italy 89-87 in the final seconds on Saturday, in the opening game for both teams in EuroBasket 2015 Group B, in Berlin. Turning Point: Down by two, 88-86, with nine seconds left on the clock, Italian forward Danilo […]

Latvia’s Šabala stuns Turkey with Late Strike Turkey 1-1 Latvia Valērijs Šabala’s 91st-minute goal salvaged the visitors a draw and dealt another blow to Turkey’s already slim automatic qualification hopes. Turkey’s faint hopes of securing a top-two finish in UEFA EURO 2016 qualifying Group A are all but over after Valērijs Šabala equalised for Latvia […]